There are three separate modern language A Levels offered at Cheltenham – French, German and Spanish. Languages are all around us; at work, on holiday and in day-to-day life – undoubtedly, we live in a multilingual society. However, Britons notoriously lag behind our fellow Europeans in our ability to speak a foreign language, making those who can a valuable commodity. In studying a language, we find out about other people and cultures, which in turn enables us to learn more about our own. This makes us more tolerant and politically and culturally aware as individuals. Learning a foreign language has numerous cognitive benefits and develops listening and communication skills in the pupil’s own language, soft skills which are so valued by employers. Our French, German and Spanish courses on offer at Cheltenham suit pupils keen to pursue languages at university and in their future career, but equally combine well with almost any other A-Level subject. Pupils opting for French, German or Spanish at A Level must have a strong GCSE grade in the subject to meet the demands of the course. As a languages department, we are committed to offering trips abroad. Our Modern Languages Society meets regularly to experience events including taster sessions in a new language, visiting guest speakers, wine tasting and more. We follow the AQA A Level specification for French, German and Spanish. In addition to developing linguistic competence, in the Lower Sixth pupils explore topics such as the changing state of the family, the digital world, French/German/Spanish music and cinema and cultural heritage. In the Upper Sixth pupils consider the impact of immigration, racism and integration as well as aspects of political life, such as youth engagement with politics and protest movements. This is assessed in Paper 1 (listening, reading and writing). In addition, for Paper 2, pupils study a set text and a film, about which they will write essays in the target language (writing). Speaking is tested in Paper 3 and in addition to discussing one of the topics above, pupils give a presentation with a follow-up discussion based on their Individual Research Project (IRP).
Grade 7 in French.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £33,990 - £35,190; Boarding £45,300 - £46,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD |
There are three separate modern language A Levels offered at Cheltenham – French, German and Spanish. Languages are all around us; at work, on holiday and in day-to-day life – undoubtedly, we live in a multilingual society. However, Britons notoriously lag behind our fellow Europeans in our ability to speak a foreign language, making those who can a valuable commodity. In studying a language, we find out about other people and cultures, which in turn enables us to learn more about our own. This makes us more tolerant and politically and culturally aware as individuals. Learning a foreign language has numerous cognitive benefits and develops listening and communication skills in the pupil’s own language, soft skills which are so valued by employers. Our French, German and Spanish courses on offer at Cheltenham suit pupils keen to pursue languages at university and in their future career, but equally combine well with almost any other A-Level subject. Pupils opting for French, German or Spanish at A Level must have a strong GCSE grade in the subject to meet the demands of the course. As a languages department, we are committed to offering trips abroad. Our Modern Languages Society meets regularly to experience events including taster sessions in a new language, visiting guest speakers, wine tasting and more. We follow the AQA A Level specification for French, German and Spanish. In addition to developing linguistic competence, in the Lower Sixth pupils explore topics such as the changing state of the family, the digital world, French/German/Spanish music and cinema and cultural heritage. In the Upper Sixth pupils consider the impact of immigration, racism and integration as well as aspects of political life, such as youth engagement with politics and protest movements. This is assessed in Paper 1 (listening, reading and writing). In addition, for Paper 2, pupils study a set text and a film, about which they will write essays in the target language (writing). Speaking is tested in Paper 3 and in addition to discussing one of the topics above, pupils give a presentation with a follow-up discussion based on their Individual Research Project (IRP).
Grade 7 in French.